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Hilly Landscape with Landsberg Castle

Carl Wagner

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts rolling hills extending into the distance, with a horizon line placed higher in the frame. Shapes that suggest distant hills or mountains can be seen on the horizon. Brushstrokes are loose and light, hinting at an impressionistic style. Portions of the canvas are left untouched. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones including greens, browns, and grays, with hints of yellow and blue. The foreground features shaded greens and browns with sparse trees, transitioning to sunlit plains extending towards the distant hills under a pale sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1830/1836
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5337 × 3490 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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